IL → CA · about 1,698 miles
Chicago to Riverside train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Chicago to Riverside. The fastest takes 42 hours 10 minutes; every train leaves at 1:30 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 42h 10m
- Leaves at
- 1:30 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Riverside. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | 5:40 AM +2 day | 42h 10m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Riverside The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Riverside
Return trip: Riverside to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Riverside?
The fastest direct train takes 42 hours 10 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Riverside?
Every departure is at 1:30 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Riverside?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Riverside leave from Chicago Union Station.